October 1st marks the start of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Although most of us are aware of breast cancer, this month encourages educating on preventative steps as well as donations for research to help the estimated 233,000 women that will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer this year alone (estimates from the American Cancer Society). …
Wellness Tip of the Week: Cholesterol & Eggs
Story by Wellness Director Chelsea Salisbury Eggs are one of the most nutritious foods on the planet! The WHOLE egg has all the nutrients needed to create a baby chicken! The bad rap of eggs comes from the yolk with about half of your daily allotment of cholesterol. However, without the yolk you are not …
Ask Our Wellness Director
Question Submitted by MaryJo B. Do I really need to eat fat with vegetables to absorb the antioxidants? I am going to try this Nutribullet, but many of the recipes are all fruits and vegetables, no nuts or seeds, which is great because that is zero Weight Watcher points, but is that just pointless consumption? …
Finding a Workout Buddy Could Be Beneficial
Commitment – holds you accountable to the gym at the planned time and allows you to set goals together. Makes Working Out Fun – why not suffer through a long workout with someone! Easy to Try New Things – you get excited and look up something new each week to “show and tell”. Safety – watches your form for …